Project management with Scrum (with Podcast)

https://www.sorinmustaca.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Project_Project_management_with_Scrum.mp3 They can’t mix, can they? Seems like a contradiction to talk about classical project management and the best agile software development methodology ? But let me ask you this: ever feel like traditional project management is great for mapping out the big picture but falls short when it comes to the nitty-gritty of execution? […]

Comparing “Records of Processing Activities” (ROPA) and “Data Protection Impact Assessments” (DPIA) (with Podcast)

Understanding ROPA and DPIA: Key GDPR Concepts for Tech Companies Podcast of this article: https://www.sorinmustaca.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ROPA-DPIA_Chapter_0.mp3   Contents Toggle Understanding ROPA and DPIA: Key GDPR Concepts for Tech Companies Records of Processing Activities (ROPA): Your Company’s Data Map Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA): Proactive Risk Management ROPA and DPIA: Similarities and Differences     Let’s explore […]

AI vs. (secure) software developers

I think the entire software development world saw NVIDIA’s CEO saying that the world will stop needing software developers, because they will be replaced by AI. Well, considering that this comes from the guy who sells the core on which AI is built, is understandable. But is there any truth to this? Let’s look at […]

Accelerating feature delivery in software development

My company develops security products for all major operating systems. We work with startups and with big companies, all striving to develop features (functional and non-functional) as fast and as good as possible. While on the first view this seems like a contradiction, there are actually ways of implementing exactly this. For security software development […]

How-To create Security User Stories

In the previous article, we explored how Scrum enables teams to add security to the backlog and prioritize it based on risk. Incorporating security into the SDLC ensures that security is not an afterthought but an integral part of the development process. Security User Stories are specific, actionable items that articulate the security needs of […]